Chapter 70 covers glass and glassware, including glass blocks, glass tubes, glass beads, glass fibers, glassware, glass mirrors, glass bottles, glass packaging containers, glass laboratory ware, glass decorative articles, etc. This chapter does not include glass imitation jewelry (classified under 7117), glass toys (classified under 9503), glass lamps (classified under 9405), etc. Within the chapter, headings are divided according to depth of processing and use, from raw glass to finished glass products, reflecting the classification logic from primary to advanced. Heading 7010 covers glass carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, vials and other containers, of glass, of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods; glass preserving jars; glass stoppers, lids and other closures. This heading mainly includes various glass packaging containers, such as glass bottles and jars used for food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, etc., but does not include glass vacuum flasks (classified under 9617), glass ampoules (classified under 7010), or glass laboratory containers (classified under 7017). The first 2 digits 70 represent Chapter 70 (Glass and glassware). Digits 3-4, 10, represent heading 7010 (glass carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, vials and other containers, of glass, of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods; glass preserving jars; glass stoppers, lids and other closures). Digits 5-6, 90, represent subheading 701090, namely other glass containers. Under subheading 7010 there are also: 701010 (ampoules), 701020 (glass stoppers, lids and other closures), 701090 (other). Therefore 701090 specifically refers to glass packaging containers other than ampoules and closures, such as glass bottles, jars, carboys, etc. This product is a glass container, mainly used for packing or conveying goods, and does not belong to ampoules (701010) or glass stoppers, lids (701020), therefore it is classified under 701090. If the container is of glass and used for laboratory, sanitary or pharmaceutical purposes (not packaging), it is classified under 7017; if it is a glass vacuum flask, it is classified under 9617; if it is a glass decorative article, it is classified under 7013.
Chapter
Chapter 70 covers glass and glassware, including glass blocks, glass tubes, glass beads, glass fibers, glassware, glass mirrors, glass bottles, glass packaging containers, glass laboratory ware, glass decorative articles, etc. This chapter does not include glass imitation jewelry (classified under 7117), glass toys (classified under 9503), glass lamps (classified under 9405), etc. Within the chapter, headings are divided according to depth of processing and use, from raw glass to finished glass products, reflecting the classification logic from primary to advanced.
Heading
Heading 7010 covers glass carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, vials and other containers, of glass, of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods; glass preserving jars; glass stoppers, lids and other closures. This heading mainly includes various glass packaging containers, such as glass bottles and jars used for food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, etc., but does not include glass vacuum flasks (classified under 9617), glass ampoules (classified under 7010), or glass laboratory containers (classified under 7017).
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 70 represent Chapter 70 (Glass and glassware). Digits 3-4, 10, represent heading 7010 (glass carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, vials and other containers, of glass, of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods; glass preserving jars; glass stoppers, lids and other closures). Digits 5-6, 90, represent subheading 701090, namely other glass containers. Under subheading 7010 there are also: 701010 (ampoules), 701020 (glass stoppers, lids and other closures), 701090 (other). Therefore 701090 specifically refers to glass packaging containers other than ampoules and closures, such as glass bottles, jars, carboys, etc.
Classification Basis
This product is a glass container, mainly used for packing or conveying goods, and does not belong to ampoules (701010) or glass stoppers, lids (701020), therefore it is classified under 701090. If the container is of glass and used for laboratory, sanitary or pharmaceutical purposes (not packaging), it is classified under 7017; if it is a glass vacuum flask, it is classified under 9617; if it is a glass decorative article, it is classified under 7013.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The specific name of the declared commodity, such as glass bottle, glass jar, glass carboy, etc., which should accurately reflect the material and use of the commodity. Material: The type of glass declared, such as soda-lime glass, borosilicate glass, quartz glass, etc., which affects classification and tax rate. Use: Explain the specific use of the container, such as food packaging, beverage packaging, pharmaceutical packaging, cosmetics packaging, etc. Capacity: Declare the capacity of the container, expressed in milliliters or liters, which affects subheading division (e.g., whether it exceeds a certain capacity). Brand: Declare the brand or manufacturer name of the commodity; if there is no brand, fill in 'None'. Model: Declare the model or specification of the commodity to facilitate customs identification. Processing Method: Explain the forming method of the glass container, such as blowing, pressing, drawing, etc. Product Name: Glass bottle; Material: Soda-lime glass; Use: Food packaging; Capacity: 500 ml; Brand: None; Model: GB-500; Processing Method: Blowing. Incorrectly classifying glass ampoules under 701090, when they should actually be classified under 701010. Incorrectly classifying glass stoppers, lids under 701090, when they should actually be classified under 701020. Incorrectly classifying laboratory glass containers under 701090, when they should actually be classified under 7017.
Product Name
The specific name of the declared commodity, such as glass bottle, glass jar, glass carboy, etc., which should accurately reflect the material and use of the commodity.
⚠️ Writing only 'glass container' is too general and does not distinguish the specific type.
Material
The type of glass declared, such as soda-lime glass, borosilicate glass, quartz glass, etc., which affects classification and tax rate.
⚠️ Ignoring the material and incorrectly declaring it as 'ordinary glass'.
Use
Explain the specific use of the container, such as food packaging, beverage packaging, pharmaceutical packaging, cosmetics packaging, etc.
⚠️ Incorrectly declaring laboratory glass containers as packaging containers.
Capacity
Declare the capacity of the container, expressed in milliliters or liters, which affects subheading division (e.g., whether it exceeds a certain capacity).
⚠️ Failing to provide capacity, resulting in inability to determine the specific subheading.
Brand
Declare the brand or manufacturer name of the commodity; if there is no brand, fill in 'None'.
⚠️ Confusing brand with manufacturer.
Model
Declare the model or specification of the commodity to facilitate customs identification.
⚠️ Incomplete model filling or inconsistency with the actual product.
Processing Method
Explain the forming method of the glass container, such as blowing, pressing, drawing, etc.
⚠️ Ignoring the processing method, which affects classification.
Incorrectly classifying glass ampoules under 701090, when they should actually be classified under 701010.
Incorrectly classifying glass stoppers, lids under 701090, when they should actually be classified under 701020.
Incorrectly classifying laboratory glass containers under 701090, when they should actually be classified under 7017.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core criteria for classification: 1. Whether the product is made of glass; 2. Whether it is used for the conveyance or packing of goods; 3. Whether it belongs to ampoules or closures; 4. Whether it has other specific uses (such as laboratory, vacuum). Only containers that simultaneously satisfy being made of glass, used for packaging, and not ampoules or closures are classified under 701090. 701010 Glass ampoules: Ampoules are made of glass, usually used for pharmaceutical packaging, but due to their special shape and use, they are separately listed under 701010 and not classified under 701090. 701020 Glass stoppers, lids and other closures: Closures are used to seal containers and are not containers themselves, therefore they are classified under 701020, while 701090 is the container itself. 7013 Glassware for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration, etc.: 7013 is glass non-packaging containers, such as glass cups, glass plates, etc., while 701090 is packaging containers. 7017 Glassware for laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical use: 7017 is special glassware for laboratories, such as beakers, test tubes, while 701090 is packaging containers. 9617 Glass vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels: Vacuum flasks have a thermal insulation function and are classified under 9617, while 701090 is ordinary glass containers. Is it made of glass? Is it used for packaging or conveying goods? Does it belong to ampoules or closures? Does it have a thermal insulation function? Is it used for laboratory or pharmaceutical specific purposes?
Basis
Core criteria for classification: 1. Whether the product is made of glass; 2. Whether it is used for the conveyance or packing of goods; 3. Whether it belongs to ampoules or closures; 4. Whether it has other specific uses (such as laboratory, vacuum). Only containers that simultaneously satisfy being made of glass, used for packaging, and not ampoules or closures are classified under 701090.
Confused Codes：
701010 - Glass ampoules
Ampoules are made of glass, usually used for pharmaceutical packaging, but due to their special shape and use, they are separately listed under 701010 and not classified under 701090.
701020 - Glass stoppers, lids and other closures
Closures are used to seal containers and are not containers themselves, therefore they are classified under 701020, while 701090 is the container itself.
7013 - Glassware for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration, etc.
7013 is glass non-packaging containers, such as glass cups, glass plates, etc., while 701090 is packaging containers.
7017 - Glassware for laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical use
7017 is special glassware for laboratories, such as beakers, test tubes, while 701090 is packaging containers.
9617 - Glass vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels
Vacuum flasks have a thermal insulation function and are classified under 9617, while 701090 is ordinary glass containers.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it made of glass?
✓ Is it used for packaging or conveying goods?
✓ Does it belong to ampoules or closures?
✓ Does it have a thermal insulation function?
✓ Is it used for laboratory or pharmaceutical specific purposes?
❓ FAQ
How to inquire about the tax rate for HS code 701090? It can be queried through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, the International Trade Single Window, or professional classification databases. Tax rates vary by country, trade agreement, and specific product parameters; it is recommended to rely on the feedback from the customs system at the time of declaration. Are glass bottles and glass jars both classified under 701090? Yes, as long as they are made of glass, used for packaging or conveying goods, and do not belong to ampoules or closures, they are all classified under 701090. However, note that capacity, use, etc., may affect subheading subdivision. Why can't glass ampoules be classified under 701090? Because the HS code separately lists ampoules under 701010. Although they are also glass containers, due to their special use and shape, they are preferentially classified under 701010. Which code should glass stoppers and lids be classified under? Glass stoppers, lids and similar closures are classified under 701020; they are not containers but closure devices. Are laboratory glass bottles classified under 701090? No. Glassware for laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical use is classified under 7017, such as reagent bottles, culture bottles, etc. Only glass containers used for packaging and transportation are classified under 701090. Are glass vacuum flasks classified under 701090? No. Glass vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels are classified under 9617 because they have a thermal insulation function and are specific-purpose containers. What elements need attention when declaring 701090? It is necessary to declare product name, material, use, capacity, brand, model, processing method, etc. Ensure the use is packaging, the material is glass, and it is not an ampoule or closure. If a glass container can be used for both packaging and decoration, how should it be classified? Judge based on the primary use. If the primary use is packaging, classify under 701090; if the primary use is decoration, classify under 7013. If necessary, refer to customs classification decisions.
Q: How to inquire about the tax rate for HS code 701090?
A: It can be queried through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, the International Trade Single Window, or professional classification databases. Tax rates vary by country, trade agreement, and specific product parameters; it is recommended to rely on the feedback from the customs system at the time of declaration.
Q: Are glass bottles and glass jars both classified under 701090?
A: Yes, as long as they are made of glass, used for packaging or conveying goods, and do not belong to ampoules or closures, they are all classified under 701090. However, note that capacity, use, etc., may affect subheading subdivision.
Q: Why can't glass ampoules be classified under 701090?
A: Because the HS code separately lists ampoules under 701010. Although they are also glass containers, due to their special use and shape, they are preferentially classified under 701010.
Q: Which code should glass stoppers and lids be classified under?
A: Glass stoppers, lids and similar closures are classified under 701020; they are not containers but closure devices.
Q: Are laboratory glass bottles classified under 701090?
A: No. Glassware for laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical use is classified under 7017, such as reagent bottles, culture bottles, etc. Only glass containers used for packaging and transportation are classified under 701090.
Q: Are glass vacuum flasks classified under 701090?
A: No. Glass vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels are classified under 9617 because they have a thermal insulation function and are specific-purpose containers.
Q: What elements need attention when declaring 701090?
A: It is necessary to declare product name, material, use, capacity, brand, model, processing method, etc. Ensure the use is packaging, the material is glass, and it is not an ampoule or closure.
Q: If a glass container can be used for both packaging and decoration, how should it be classified?
A: Judge based on the primary use. If the primary use is packaging, classify under 701090; if the primary use is decoration, classify under 7013. If necessary, refer to customs classification decisions.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.